Etowah County man dies in accident

Published: Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 1:48 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 3:24 p.m.

An Etowah County man died late Saturday in a wreck in the Coates Bend community, Etowah County Deputy Coroner Michael Head said.

Clayton Barnes, 62, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu when the wreck happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Coates Bend Road near the intersection with Anita Drive, Head said. Barnes apparently had just left his home, a few blocks away, when the wreck happened.

Head said Barnes apparently veered off the road and struck a power pole, which was broken in the crash.

Barnes was the only person in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

<p>An Etowah County man died late Saturday in a wreck in the Coates Bend community, Etowah County Deputy Coroner Michael Head said.</p><p>Clayton Barnes, 62, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu when the wreck happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Coates Bend Road near the intersection with Anita Drive, Head said. Barnes apparently had just left his home, a few blocks away, when the wreck happened.</p><p>Head said Barnes apparently veered off the road and struck a power pole, which was broken in the crash.</p><p>Barnes was the only person in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.</p><p>The Alabama State Troopers are investigating.</p>